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The United States is likely to impose sanctions on India, and other Asian countries if they fail to meet the American demand to cut oil imports from Iran.

What does a child, an editor, a carpenter, a fisherman and a student have in common? "Thank you, Taiwan" is their denominator. The victims of the 311 Earthquake in Japan last year put together, with the aid of the Interchange Association, Japan, a video that express their heart-felt gratitude to the prompt aid from the people of Taiwan, which amounted to more than US$243 million (90% from private donors).

Syrian protesters.

When violence in Syria escalated last year, the Philippine government ordered its citizens working there to return home, and more than 1,100 have. Reporter Simone Orendain met up with recent arrivals at Manila’s international airport to find out about their experiences.

Iran's suspected desire to become a nuclear weapons power is affecting not only diplomatic maneuvering, but also internal political debate in several countries.

Members of the Luo Nuer gather under the shade of a tree in Ethiopia after fleeing from South Sudan's Jonglei state.

Panjwai district, Kandahar, Afghanistan

Gunmen shot dead three Christians near city of Jos in central Nigeria, a day after 11 people were killed in a suicide bombing and related violence at a catholic church, an official said Monday.

Afghan and NATO authorities are continuing to investigate the actions of a U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians and then setting many of the bodies on fire on Sunday. While no major protests over the incident occurred on Monday, authorities worry it could further fuel public opposition to foreign troops.

In Syria, Special Envoy Annan holds 'candid' talks with President Bashar al-Assad.